Patrick Rafferty Named CEO of Centerpoint Medical Center, Katie Galbraith Appointed President of New England Baptist Hospital

Patrick Rafferty has been named the new chief executive officer of Centerpoint Medical Center, a 285-bed hospital in Independence, Missouri.

The hospital is part of HCA Midwest Health. Previously, Rafferty served as chief operating officer at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

“Centerpoint has a proud legacy of delivering compassionate, high-quality care, and I’m inspired by the opportunity to build on that strong foundation,” Rafferty said in a statement. “I look forward to working closely with our physicians, nurses, staff, and our community to expand access, enhance the patient experience, and deepen our impact on the health and well-being of the regions we serve.”

Keith Zimmerman, president of HCA Midwest Health, praised Rafferty’s “deep operational experience and commitment to excellence.”

“His collaborative approach and proven success in expanding services and strengthening engagement will support Centerpoint’s continued growth and mission of delivering high-quality, accessible care to Eastern Jackson County,” Zimmerman said in a statement.

Beth Israel Lahey Health appoints new hospital president

Katie Galbraith has been named president of New England Baptist Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health.

Galbraith is serving as the Rosenberg Family President of New England Baptist. The post has been renamed in honor of the Rosenberg family’s generosity to the hospital.

Galbraith succeeds David Passafaro, who led the hospital for seven years before his retirement this summer.

Most recently, she served as president of Lankenau Medical Center, part of Main Line Health in the Philadelphia area. She previously served as president of Duke Regional Hospital for nine years.

For Galbraith,joining new England Baptist Hospital represents a bit of a homecoming.